Chapter 133 - Only for...
"200,000!" Tatsuya broke the silence by bidding.
His bid brought everyone's attention everyone thought only a few people could bid for this treasure. But, Tatsuya wasn't on the list. Soon, there were whispers as they looked towards Tatsuya. Most eyes went towards Miyuki and Ying Yueru and their identity.
Gu Bei looked towards Nie Li and then at Tatsuya; at the end, he could only shrug towards Nie Li. He was clear about how Tatsuya felt about the painting. He had no plan of getting in the way of it.
Nie Li frowned; he knew the real value and danger of that painting. He read in the Temporal Demon Spirit Book, this painting was created by a supreme expert by putting all his intent in it. He died after doing that.
Massive wars were fought over this treasure, many experts fought to hide this treasure from the Sage Emperor.
He sent Tatsuya a voice transmission, "Brother Tatsuya, that painting has been laid with Myriad Spiritual Lock. Even a Myriad Ancestor Realm expert wouldn't be able to break it."
Tatsuya glanced towards Nie Li, the indifference in his sharp eyes was something Nie Li hadn't seen before, "If you want it too, then bid."
Nie Li was taken aback by the sudden change in Tatsuya's attitude. He wasn't really sure what to do. If it went to a bidding war, he could never defeat Tatsuya.
Nie Li knit his brows, "brother Tatsuya, how about exchanging with Dragon Bloodline God Level Demon Spirits?"
Tatsuya looked at Nie Li and sighed, "Nie Li... I want that painting, no matter what."
Nie Li thought for a bit and nodded. He didn't know what to do for now. He didn't have enough money to compete with Tatsuya, and Tatsuya seemed very adamant about it. He could always try later but knowing Tatsuya's accomplishment in inscription arrays. He wasn't sure if Tatsuya could find a way to realize the painting's real value. There had to be a way to get that painting from Tatsuya.
Qin Yue looked towards others, "any other higher bid?"
Although she asked, she knew the only ones who could bid had spent most of their money.
Tatsuya's eyes swept everyone before looking at Qin Yue, "I don't want the elder to feel he lost money. I will increase the bid to 400,000."
Qin Yue was stunned; she couldn't understand just how rich was the boy.
Not only her, but his actions hurt the pride of others sitting in the room. He had to raise the price again because they were incapable of raising the prize.
Miyuki sitting beside him had a strange expression; she wanted to laugh, she wanted to sigh over Tatsuya's actions. She couldn't decide what to do.
Ying Yueru whispered, "are you trying to offend everyone?"
Tatsuya shook his head, "it is a message for the elder. He wanted to buy back at 200,000. I am giving him 400,000 for not wanting it back."
Others felt it was barely reasonable, but Miyuki and Ying Yueru felt something different was going on.
If Tatsuya bought the painting with 200,000, then it would be fine. Others would have thought he could buy it because the other three had spent most of their spiritual stones. But, now, it left a completely different impression. It was like, he was picking a fight.
The auction continued until the dozen more items were sold.
Once that was over, Qin Yue stood in front of others with a smile, "We have come to the end of our auction; the following will be the next segment. It has an intriguing theme of the Four Arts by injecting understanding of dao into the four arts and have it evaluated by everyone here."
Tatsuya looked at the workers already moving the items. The four arts were Zither, Go, Calligraphy, Painting. Fusing Dao Intent in them was the hard part.
Dao Intents were of as many types as there were Dao. Everyone had Dao Intent of their own.
The idea excited everyone, like Miyuki and Ying Yueru's music allowed everyone to breakthrough. Seeing Dao Intent of the strongest people would help the cultivation of their martial dao.
Qin Yue took a Zither in her hand, "since I initiated the event, I will start by performing."
Sounds of clapping resounded in the hall.
Qin Yue sat behind the zither as her fingers started strumming the strings.
Mellow and soulful music echoed throughout the area. The sound reminded one of rain tapping on the leaves of a banana tree. If you listened from afar, nothing could be heard. But listening quietly, the sound seemed as though it sounded by the ears. The music contained a trace of anxiousness and sentimentality. It was gentle, sad, and beautiful.
Suddenly, the music changed, like a silver bottle splashing. The notes moved quickly, but instead of killing intent, it contained a dignified calmness.
The crowd could not help being intoxicated by such beautiful music as their soul realms fluttered to the melody. It was like they would instantly emerge into a utopia bathed in warm sunlight.
Ye Xuan, who was intoxicated, sighed, "she plays like a celestial being. Her music was so pleasing and relaxing."
Not only him, but most of the others were also praising Qin Yue.
Tatsuya let out a sigh, "I want to hear your music." Miyuki or Ying Yueru's music always let him calm down.
Miyuki held his hand with a smile, "if that's what you want."
Before Miyuki got up, Ye Xuan stood on his place as he looked towards Ning'Er, then walked to the front, "Since Miss Qin Yue has displayed her zither skills, I would like to present mine."
Qin Yue smiled politely, "I wonder which art, senior brother Ye Xuan would display?"
"Calligraphy,"
"Then, I will help senior brother Ye Xuan?" She went to the table and started griding the ink.
"A beauty's company, what an honor!" Ye Xian dipped the brush in ink. Soon, a single, vigorous word appeared on the paper: Love.
"Senior brother Ye Xuan's insight in Dao is much better than Miss Qin Yue!"
"A fantastic word!!"
Applause resounded in the hall.
Xiao Ning'Er looked at Tatsuya pouting, "why are you clapping!"
Tatsuya looked confused while clapping, "shouldn't I?"
Ning'Er held his hand to stop him from clapping, "No!"
Tatsuya smiled and looked at her, "If you get angry over it, he will be happy with that attention. Treat him as a passerby, like any other person you meet, and applaud him with a polite smile."
Ning'Er was startled; she looked towards Miyuki, who was clapping with a smile. She also looked towards the stage and started clapping. Although she didn't want to clap one bit.
Miyuki stood up, "Tatsuya-gege, I will be back!"
Tatsuya let out a smile, "thank you!"
"Do your best, Miyuki-jiemie!" Ziyun wished her with a smile.
"All the best!"
Qin Yue was startled seeing Miyuki walking towards her. She didn't know Miyuki, but her beauty was something to behold. Seeing her graceful walking towards her made her feel ...even she didn't know what it made her feel.
"Miss Qin Yue?" Miyuki's voice snapped her out of her daze.
"Yes!..." She hesitated, as if not knowing what to call Miyuki.
"Miyuki."
"Ah...Miss Miyuki, what would you like to use?"
"If you don't mind, I would like to play Zither!"
Qin Yue politely bowed slightly and stepped back, "Yes, please!" She wasn't only cautious because of Miyuki's beauty and charm. She was wary because she just realized who was sitting beside her seat.
"It's her..."
"I have heard about her!"
"Isn't she??!"
Rumors and whispers started amongst those from Divine Feathers Sect. There were doubts about who Miyuki was Long Tianming had treated her so politely. Tatsuya had spent so many spiritual stones, and they had been indirectly insulted by him.
Long Tianming had straightened his body after seeing Miyuki. Mingyue Wushuang and Yan Yang told their people to ask more about Miyuki. There was something different about her.
Miyuki elegantly sat behind the zither before she started playing.
As soon as she hit the first note, the hall soft, slow, and infectious. Tatsuya let out a breath closing his eyes. When he opened his eyes, he was surrounded by the tranquil water, slowly dropping to the bottom. Miyuki's music resounded in his ears; it made his heart peaceful. The sunlight coming inside the ocean made him feel little warmth.
The longer Miyuki played, the calmed Tatsuya became.
The others were in a totally different condition; they felt like they had entered anatta's state with their eyes open. The questions and troubles they felt about Dao started to disappear. Their cultivation progressed like never before.
Once Miyuki ended her song, there was silence for a few moments before everyone started applauding heavily. People were trying to clap as hard as they could. As if they didn't feel it was enough. They had never thought they would progress so much from Miyuki's music.
Qin Yue looked towards Miyuki in a daze as she started speaking, "I am so embarrassed that I tried to call my zither music a talent! I have never heard anything as beautiful as that."
Miyuki shook her head, "I found Miss Qin Yue's music beautiful. I would like to hear it again."
Qin Yue blushed; she was really flattered, she wildly shook her head, "Please, lady Miyuki, don't embarrass me."
Miyuki just let out a smile before going back towards her seat.
At this moment, Mingyue Wushuang stood up,
"Lady Miyuki..."
Miyuki stopped wondering, "Holy Maiden?"
Mingyue Wushuang looked at Miyuki with a smile, "If Lady Miyuki doesn't mind, I would like to see you later, to discuss the Dao."
*Gasps!*
Although Miyuki's music was beautiful, her Dao was profound. Almost everyone thought that Holy Maiden, Yan Yang, and Long Tianming were in a class of their own. To think Holy Maiden was asking Miyuki to discuss.
Miyuki looked troubled, "I don't think I am worthy enough to discuss the dao with Holy Maiden."
Mingyue Wushuang shook her head as she looked towards Tatsuya, "Lady Miyuki's Dao was mostly focused on him. What we felt was probably only the edge of it; I would be honored to get a chance to learn from you."
Miyuki smiled as she tucked her hair at the back of her ear, "It wasn't focused on him, that Dao exists only for him..."
Mingyue Wushuang was stunned speechless by Miyuki's response, "I..." She glanced at Tatsuya, who was looked towards Miyuki with soft eyes in his eyes and smile, "...A dao only for him...I think I understand..."